"Do not be afraid or discouraged, for The Lord is the one who goes before you. He will be with you; He will never fail you nor forsake you."

Deuteronomy 31 v 8

(New Living Translation)

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"Love Will Last Forever"

1 Corinthians 13 v.9

(New Living Translation)

Quote - Bishop T.D. Jakes

"How can you say that God has me exactly where He wants me to be, when I have never felt this lonely, and I've never felt this sad, and I've never felt this depressed. And it is a shameful place, and it is a painful place, and it is a tearful place, and it is a breaking place. But I came to tell you that God's Strength is made perfect in weakness, and when this is all over, God is going to get some glory out of this..."

Had a very late night as a lot of locals had a lot of fireworks which really upset Jiffy ... so it was late before we settled. I have tried twice to take him for a walk, but he is reluctant, so am not pushing him.

I have started my Chronological Bible for this year ... so it's goog to see where some of the books fit in with each other. Although as it is day 1, I was reading Genesis 1 - 3 ... so no "muddle" yet.

Went to the gym this morning for a 45 minute class, and then swam 10 lengths ... does that mean I don't have to go back for the rest of January??!! I usually also use the jacuzzi, but it was being cleaned, so a good reason for being out of use.

So to lunch, and now catching up with LJ, as I promised myself. I have made some scones for tea while I was cooking dinner ... so been busy.

I just hope I manage to keep up with life more this year, and not get knocked out by the bugs ... watch this space.

Anyway, here is a picture that Claire took when they came for lunch last Friday .... Happy New Year from us both!